Vocabulary PYQ — Page 17

Choose the correct word to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** In _______, I think I should have been more patient with my learning process.

Match the Phrasal Verbs given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:** | List-I (Phrasal Verbs) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Put up with | (I) To exhaust the supply of something. | | (B) Run out of | (II) To escape blame or punishment for something. | | (C) Get away with | (III) To consider somebody inferior to oneself. | | (D) Look down on | (IV) To tolerate or endure something unpleasant. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The newly opened cafe became a popular _____ for artists and writers to gather and share ideas.

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Nomad

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The professor gave a _______ explanation, making even the most complex concepts easy to understand.

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Sagacious

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Soporific

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The students listened _____ to the teacher's instructions, ensuring that they understood every detail.

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** Men who are always _____ about their poverty, never achieve success forget happiness.

Match the words given in List-I with the meanings given in List-II:** | List-I (Words) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Convivial | (I) Emitting or reflecting light; bright and shining. | | (B) Indefatigable | (II) Cheerful and friendly, fond of the company of other. | | (C) Luminous | (III) Present, appearing, or found everywhere. | | (D) Ubiquitous | (IV) Capable of continuing tirelessly and without effort. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the proverbs in List-I with the meanings in List-II:** | List-I (Proverbs) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) An apple a day keeps the doctor away | (I) Take advantage of opportunities. | | (B) When in Rome, do as the Romans do. | (II) Other people's situations seem better than your own | | (C) Make hay while the sun shines. | (III) Taking care of health prevents illness. | | (D) The grass is always greener on the other side. | (IV) Adapt to local customs and practices. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the correct option to fill in the blank in the given sentence:** The committee was _______ about the decision and delayed announcing it.

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Altruistic

Select the word opposite in meaning to the given word: Irascible

Match the figures of Speech given in List-I with their meanings given in List-II:** | List-I (Figures of Speech) | List-II (Meanings) | |---|---| | (A) Irony | (I) An expression that is gentler or less direct than the one normally used to refer to something unpleasant. | | (B) Pun | (II) A seemingly absurd or self-contradictory statement that may in fact be true. | | (C) Paradox | (III) The expression of meaning through the use of language signifying the opposite, in order to be amusing or give emphasis. | | (D) Euphemism | (IV) The humorous use of a word that has two meanings; play on words. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Recondite

Select the word similar in meaning to the given word: Munificent

Identify the correct meaning of the given idiom from the given options: 'Mind your Ps & Qs'

Fill in the phrases given in List-I in the blanks given in the List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Phrases) | (Sentences) | | (A) by dint of | (I) ______ avoid litigation, he accepted the settlement money offered to him. | | (B) In order to | (II) Fighting______his country in the war, he achieved martyrdom. | | (C) On behalf of | (III) Radha succeeded _____ perseverance and hard work. | | (D) In lieu of | (IV) Sameer accepted the car ________ his claimed money. | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Match the words in List-I with the meanings given in List-II: | List-I | List-II | |---|---| | (Sentences) | (Words) | | (A) A separate introductory section of a literary or musical work. | (I) Soliloquy | | (B) An act of speaking aloud, especially by a character in a play. | (II) Epitome | | (C) A speech delivered without preparation | (III) Prologue | | (D) A summary of a written work | (IV) Extempore | Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Choose the word that is the closest antonym of the underlined word: Considering how terrible the situation was, her levity was appalling.

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: It is one of the tragic ______ of our age that the rocket which could have been a symbol of humanity's aspirations for the stars, has become a weapon of destruction.

Select the correct expression to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The company plans to __________ the new product next month, and they are hoping it will boost their sales.

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blank in the following sentence: The state of highest perfection is _______.